Best Mike Konrad Podcasts (2025)

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The Reluctant Entrepreneur: How Mike Konrad Built Success by Putting Purpose First 1:09:04

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In this episode, Carly Pepin sits down with Mike Konrad, founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies, to explore the unexpected lessons that come with entrepreneurship. Once a self-described “reluctant entrepreneur,” Mike took a massive leap to create a product his former employer didn’t believe in. What began as an ego-fueled mission soon evolved into…

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When AI Threatened His Business, Wes Towers Doubled Down on Humanity 51:03

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In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, a Melbourne-based digital agency helping construction and trade businesses grow online. Three years ago, Wes received a confronting business valuation — one that made it clear AI could soon make his agency obsolete. Instead of giving up, he used that wa…

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The Owner's Retirement Blueprint: Design a Plan, Reduce Taxes, Retain Talent 37:39

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As another tax year comes to a close, many successful business owners are undoubtedly asking themselves the same question: How do I keep more of what I've earned away from Uncle Sam this year? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Bayntree's Director of Corporate Development, Brian Hartstein, to break down year-end strategies to help entrepreneurs…

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Cooler Connections: Low Temp Soldering for a High-Reliability World With Indium’s Dr. Hongwen Zhang 52:36

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This is the fourth of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. Today, we're diving into a topic that's reshaping how we think about thermal management, energy efficiency, and long-term performance in electronics manufacturing—low temperature soldering. Joining me is Dr. HongWen Zhang, Principal Metallurgist and R&D Manager of the Alloy …

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Fake It Till You Make It — Then Systemize It: Lessons from Niv Davidovich, a Reluctant Entrepreneur 56:00

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In this deeply grounded episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Niv Davidovich, seasoned litigator and founder of Davidovich Law Firm in Los Angeles. What began as a simple need — to support a growing family in one of America’s most expensive cities — became a calling that transformed Niv’s life. With no clients, no roadmap, and nothi…

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Chasing Excellence: Leadership, Purpose and Innovation with Kevin LaRosa 1:07:24

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In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with her cousin — and world-renowned aerial coordinator and stunt pilot — Kevin “K2” LaRosa, whose credits include Top Gun: Maverick, Iron Man, Transformers, Devotion, and more than 100 major motion pictures. Kevin shares what it means to live a life where passion and profession are one and t…

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Purpose Meets Profit: How Nichole Daher Built the First Autism Therapy Franchise in America 53:14

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In this episode of Built for This, Carly Pepin sits down with Nichole Daher, founder and CEO of Success on the Spectrum, the first autism therapy franchise in the United States — now with over 70 clinics across 18 states. Nichole’s journey began as a mother on a mission, searching for the right care for her stepdaughter with autism. When the suppor…

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Building Reliability from the Inside Out: Indium's CEO’s on Innovation & Reliability with Ross Berntson 1:03:41

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This is the third of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. Today, we’re continuing our deep dive into the world of soldering materials, from advanced alloys and flux chemistries to global manufacturing strategy and materials innovation, with one of the industry’s most respected leaders. Joining me is Ross Berntson, President and CEO …

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Predictive Maintenance using AI with Soralink's Yun Yao 25:03

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Welcome to podcast # 150! My guest for this edition is Dr. Yun Yao. Yun Yao, holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from McGill University, is a dynamic professional known for her creativity and ambition. In 2010, she co-founded Tactile Labs, a non-profit organization that advances haptics research, where her leadership has fostered innovation and c…

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Behind the Alloy: Soldering Materials, Process Control, & Reliability Shantanu Joshi & Greg Starrett 57:42

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This is the second of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. In today’s episode, continuing the subject of soldering materials, diving deep into the science, strategy, and subtleties behind one of the most foundational elements of electronic assembly: soldering materials. Joining me are two experts from KOKI Solder—Shantanu Joshi, Hea…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough with Cary Ballou 54:39

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The stress and anxiety of high-pressure careers can take a heavy toll on mental health, relationships, and physical well-being. Many business owners and professionals live with constant overwhelm, numbing themselves through long days instead of finding actual relief. But what if there was a practice that could calm the nervous system, ease stress, …

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Promoting and Promotions at Trade Events | ADM Toronto 2025 for Event Professionals 34:14

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Hello Everyone, Welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast #149 This episode too is a little different for The Robot Industry Podcast. This episode is about sponsorships and their efficacy. Informa is a client for over 15 years (aka UBM, and Canon Communications). I have been involved in the ADM (Advanced Design & Manufacturing) Toronto and ADM Montreal…

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Advanced Design & Manufacturing Toronto Trade Show ADM 2025 15:53

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Hello Everyone, This episode is a little different for The Robot Industry Podcast. I have invited some of my friends from the ADM Toronto 2025 show to join me to talk about the upcoming show. Informa is a client for over 15 years (aka UBM, and Canon Communications). I have been involved in the ADM Toronto and ADM Montreal shows for many years. If y…

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SMTAI 2025 Conference & Event Preview - Special Episode 1:02:30

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This episode is all about SMTAI, surface mount Technology International, taking place OCTOBER 19 - 23, 2025 at the DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER in ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS. SMTA International is the premier gathering for innovation and collaboration in electronics assembly, surface mount technology, and advanced manufacturing. This year, SMTAI is…

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The Chemistry of Reliability: Choosing the Right Solder and Flux: A Conversation with Chris Ward 44:25

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This is the first of four episodes on the subject of soldering materials. In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Ward, founder and Managing Director of Solderking Assembly Materials Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of solders and chemical consumables for electronic, electrical, and engineered assemblies. Chris brings decades of experience in solderin…

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Go for Donny! audio podcast with Tim Duffy 39:09

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Get ready for a hilarious and nostalgic journey behind the scenes of unscripted television! In this brand new episode of Go For Donny!, host Donny McGuire welcomes Emmy-winning producer, director, and creative powerhouse Tim Duffy for an unfiltered conversation about the wild days at MTV Networks, the legendary stories from Spike TV, and Tim’s unex…

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The Exit Playbook for Business Owners with Scott Snider 41:53

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For most entrepreneurs, building a business is the dream — but exiting successfully is often an afterthought. Most business owners pour their lives into creating a company only to face regret, financial gaps, or a lack of purpose when it's time to transition. Today, we'll uncover what it takes to align your business, personal, and financial goals, …

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Humidity: Small Cause, Huge Reliability Risk with Viktoria Rawinski - Episode 177 48:23

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On this episode of Reliability Matters, we’re diving into a deceptively simple but incredibly important topic, humidity, and the massive impact it can have on electronic assembly reliability. Joining me is Viktoria Rawinski, a seasoned expert in materials science and reliability engineering, whose career spans decades of hands-on experience in fail…

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How to Buy a Factory Automation System with Bruce Polson from Ehrhardt Automation 31:47

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Welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast #147. My guest for this segment is Bruce Polson whom I have known for decades. He is a very smart guy. Bruce has over 30 years of experience in automation and engineering. He began as a process engineer and consumer of automation, establishing a background in processes such as forming, welding, material handlin…

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Go for Donny! audio podcast with Rick "RAP" Pizante 52:57

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Ready for a wild ride behind the scenes of TV, digital content, and some of the strangest productions out there? In this brand-new episode, Donny McGuire welcomes the legendary Rick Pizante—a director and producer who’s turned chaos into content for Apple, Red Bull, the NFL, and countless big-name clients. Buckle up as Donny and Rick swap hilarious…

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War Stories from the Line: Phil Zarrow & Jim Hall Talk Reliability - Episode 175 58:15

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Today, I’m joined by two of the most respected names in the electronics manufacturing industry, Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall. Together, they bring decades of hands-on experience and unparalleled insight into the challenges and solutions within our field. Jim and Phil are the driving forces behind ITM Consulting, where they help manufacturers around the…

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Built For This - Trailer 4:42

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Built For This is the podcast for founders, CEOs, and vision-driven leaders who know their business is more than just a bottom line—it’s part of who they are. Hosted by transformational strategist Carly Pepin, each episode dives deep into candid conversations with entrepreneurs and business owners who are building companies with heart, grit, and a …

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AI-Hybrid Automation with a Deployed Mobile Manipulation Robot | Diligent Robots' Vivian Chu 37:35

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Hello Robot Friends. Welcome to edition #146 of The Robot Industry Podcast. My guest today is Vivian Chu. Vivian Chu is a roboticist with over a decade of experience in human-robot interaction. She created Moxi and Poli, and applied her HRI and machine learning expertise to platforms like PR2, Meka, and Kinova Jaco2. She has worked at Google[X], Ho…

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Go for Donny! Audio Podcast with Mark Koesterer | NIL vs NCAA Deep Dive + Hollywood Sports Stories 33:04

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Go for Donny! with Mark Koesterer – NIL vs. NCAA, Sports Marketing, and Behind-the-Scenes Stories | VIDEO + AUDIO In this special episode of Go for Donny!, host Donny McGuire chats with Mark Koesterer—sports marketing expert and a pioneer in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) space. Mark brings an inside look at Hollywood’s sports wardrobe industr…

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AI in PCB Design - It's Already Here! With David Wiens & Stephen Chavez, Siemens EDA. Episode 174 1:03:09

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In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s rapidly reshaping our industry: Artificial Intelligence in PCB Design. Far from a futuristic concept, AI is already being integrated into advanced design tools—improving efficiency, reducing design iterations, and helping engineers tackle increasing design complexity with shrinking timelines. Joinin…

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The Next AI Revolution with Andrew Amann 47:13

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AI is transforming business at breakneck speed and most entrepreneurs are struggling to keep up. From clunky chatbots to overwhelming tech stacks, many founders and CEOs are wasting time and money chasing trends instead of building real, scalable solutions. And today's guest is here to explain how the future of AI is already reshaping the way we do…

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"What Manufacturing Needs" with Shaun Ghafari from Humber College 22:33

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Welcome to episode #145 with Shaun Ghafari. Shaun holds a Ph.D., P.Eng. Dean, Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST) at Humber College in Toronto. Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology (FAST) is growing to meet the needs of industry in engineering, mechatronics, robotics, information technology, data analytics, cybe…

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Go for Donny! Audio Podcast with George Barnes 41:01

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In this episode of Go For Donny!, host Donny McGuire sits down with legendary live event producer and video director George Barnes for an unforgettable journey through Hollywood, livestreams, and behind-the-scenes chaos. Donny and George reflect on nearly a decade of creative collaboration, sharing wild tales from epic Facebook Live productions, ce…

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Konrad Konnerth and Konnexio Automation 22:45

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Welcome to podcast edition #144. I welcome my friend Konrad Konnerth to the pod Good day, everyone, and welcome to the robot industry podcast . Thanks for joining us and for subscribing. Konrad, welcome to the podcast. Can you take a few minutes and introduce yourself to our audience? Tell me about your automation background here in southwestern On…

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Improving the Reliability of Public EV Chargers with ChargerHelp! Co-Founder & CEO, Kamale Terry 47:50

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As the electric vehicle market accelerates, the reliability of the charging infrastructure becomes increasingly vital. Chargers that are down or malfunctioning can hinder adoption and erode consumer confidence. But who ensures these chargers stay up and running? Today, we're diving into that very topic with a trailblazer in the EV service space. My…

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Lessons from a Reluctant Entrepreneur with Mike Konrad 45:22

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With 80% of new businesses seemingly destined to fail, the odds are stacked against most entrepreneurs. But today's guest is on a mission to shift that equation. From overcoming financial hardship and a lawsuit that nearly bankrupted him to reshaping his leadership style and creating a winning team culture, today's conversation is all about what it…

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TrueLight Machine Vision with Andrew Perkins 32:03

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Welcome to edition #143 of The Robot Industry Podcast. For this edition I am interviewing Andrew Perkins. He is a long time automation machine vision expert and is heading up TrueLight Machine Vision, a division of BOS Innovations. Andrew, how did you get into this industry? Who are your customers? Manufacturers or other integrators, robotics OEMs …

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Episode 172: From Chaos to Control: Steering ERP Projects Back on Track with Chintan Sutaria 46:41

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Today we're diving into a topic that keeps many executives awake at night—ERP implementations. More specifically, why so many of them fail and, perhaps more importantly, how to fix them midstream before they derail your operations. Joining me today is someone who knows this space inside and out—Chintan Sutaria. Chintan grew up working in an EMS bus…

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MPI Solutions Inc. machine controls and Beckhoff Platform 21:18

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MPI Solutions is a talented group of professionals helping industries across North America with AB, Siemens and Beckhoff machine control and system integration. Scott Pytel, P. Eng is Co-Owner and VP at MPI. MPI Solutions invited me to tour the facility and chat with the founders. Kevin van der Maarel is also a Co-Owner and a mechanical engineer. H…

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Go for Donny! Audio Podcast with Konrad Begg & Jay Kennedy 1:03:16

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Buckle up for a wild ride on this episode of *Go for Donny!* as host Donny McGuire welcomes two legendary guests from *Top Gear UK*: acclaimed director Konrad Begg and top-tier camera pro Jay Kennedy! 🚗💨 In this exclusive, laugh-filled conversation, Donny, Konrad, and Jay take you behind the scenes of some of the most iconic adventures in Top Gear …

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Pick & Place Machine Selection and Optimization with Hanwha Semitech Americas CEO, Tim Kang - Episode #171 52:38

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Today we're turning our attention to a cornerstone of modern electronics manufacturing: pick and place technology. Joining me is Tim Kang, CEO of Hanwha Semitech Americas. With nearly two decades of experience in the electronics manufacturing space—starting as a mechanical engineer and now leading one of the top pick and place equipment providers—T…

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From Family Business to Franchise Empire with Michael Seitz 40:57

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Big-box pet stores may offer convenience, but they often fall short when it comes to personalized service, expert nutrition advice, and a deeper overall commitment to pet wellness. Today's guest recognized this gap in the industry and set out to build a franchise model that delivered on all fronts—without sacrificing community values or sustainabil…

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Episode 170: Reliability, Safety, and Human Impact: The DMR Approach with Dheeraj Narang 40:45

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Today we're exploring a concept that has deep roots in process safety and infrastructure management, but also has meaningful applications in electronics manufacturing: Damage Mechanism Reviews, or DMRs. My guest today is Dheeraj Narang, a corrosion and reliability engineering specialist, process safety activist, and digital innovation researcher wi…

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BBS Automation Update with Mike Gunner and Steve Hoenig 18:41

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It brings me great pleasure to welcome two experts in the industry to this edition of TRIP (The Robot Industry Podcast) #141. Steve Hoenig is a senior executive with expertise in marketing, sales, product design, business development, P/L Management, Strat planning, engineering, and leading complex teams. He is an astute, decisive, and energetic le…

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A conversation with JAKS Automation's Adon Portman 32:04

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Few things bring me as much excitement and gratitude as working with a dedicated, close-knit team, working towards a common goal. I graduated in 2015 holding my engineering physics degree with a passion to successfully design and build engineering solutions, learn new things, challenge myself, and meet amazing people along the way. Specifically, my…

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Reliability Matters on the Road in Anaheim California at the IPC APEX Expo - Episode 169 29:33

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On this episode of the Reliability Matters podcast, I left my usual studio for the IPC APEX Expo in Anaheim California. I interviewed two subject matter experts on topics related to electronic assembly. My guests are: Gerald Gardner, Global Product Manager at Weller, a manufacturer of hand soldering equipment fume extraction systems, and precision …

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Vention, AI and NVIDIA. Automating at the speed of AI. 28:08

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Francois Giguere CTO at Vention and Etienne Lacroix Founder & CEO join me for this version (#139) of The Robot Industry Podcast. We talk about automating at lower costs, the manufacturing industry ordering products directly, AI and NVIDIA and what the future holds for capital equipment automation We talk about: Palletizing Robot arms vs actuators S…

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Go for Donny! Audio Podcast with Mike Duffy 52:49

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Get ready for an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes ride through the wild world of reality TV and unscripted entertainment! In this episode of *Go for Donny!*, host Donny McGuire reconnects with longtime friend and Emmy-winning unscripted television powerhouse, Mike Duffy (Ugly Brother Studios, YumCrunch). With over 20 years of rock ‘n’ roll, hip-hop, a…

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Reliability Matters on the Road in Anaheim California at the IPC APEX Expo - Episode 168 35:12

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On this episode of the Reliability Matters podcast, I left my usual studio for the IPC APEX Expo in Anaheim California. I interviewed three subject matter experts on various topics related to electronic assembly. My guests are: Greg Beck, Director of Sales at Absolute EMS, a contract manufacturer. Brian Watson, Co-Founder OF HyRel Technologies, a g…

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Finding Purpose and Optimyzing Your Life with Michael Rovellio 1:16:13

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After years of service in the U.S. Navy, and a successful career in the corporate world, Michael Roviello found himself battling crippling neck and back pain. This led to a less-than-successful surgery and self-medicating with alcohol and prescription pain meds. When faced with the prospect of having another surgery, he embarked on a healing journe…

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Mecademic's Compact and Precise Industrial Robots with Louis LaPierre 28:21

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Hello everyone and welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast (edition #138). We are glad you are here, and thank you for subscribing. Today, I welcome Louis Lapierre to the podcast; he works for a company called Mecademic Robotics, and they build very precise industrial robots for medical devices, photonics, aerospace, consumer and electronics industri…

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Go for Donny! Audio Podcast with Raoul Germain 58:02

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In this can't-miss episode of Go for Donny! host Donny McGuire welcomes a very special guest—his cousin and legendary Director of Photography, Raoul Germain! Get firsthand stories from inside the wild world of reality TV production as Donny and Raoul swap jaw-dropping tales, from working on the *very first* season of "The Bachelor," stealing locati…

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Episode 167: Meet the Press: A Conversation with Journalist and PCEA President, Mike Buetow 56:19

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Today, we’re diving deep into the world of electronics manufacturing from a unique vantage point—that of the press. My guest today is someone who has spent decades at the forefront of reporting on the electronics manufacturing industry. Mike Buetow, editor-in-chief of Circuits Assembly magazine, has covered everything from the latest technological …

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Gaps, Risks and Rewards: Robotics Foundation Models with Shaun Edwards of Plus One Robotics 28:23

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Welcome to the podcast (#137) My guest today is Shaun Edwards the CTO of Plus One Robotics. We are going to be talking about Robotics Foundation Models, RFM for short. Welcome to the podcast Shawn. Shawn for those who don’t know about your background, can you tell us about what Plus One Robotics is and some of your experience at Southwest Research …

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Go for Donny! Audio Podcast with Billy Dunston 35:26

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In this high-energy episode of "Go for Donny!" host Donny McGuire welcomes special guest Billy Dunston, a former Army Ranger turned actor. This episode dives into Billy's fascinating journey from his military service to his burgeoning career in the entertainment industry. Listen in as Donny and Billy reminisce about their time together working on t…